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Mon, 20 May 2013 21:39:00 EDT
New Shelter in Hermiston Keeps Families Together
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HERMISTON, Ore.-- A new homeless shelter in Hermiston is helping families get back on their feet without separating them.
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Mon, 20 May 2013 21:38:00 EDT
Hermiston H.S. Kennison Field Project on Track
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HERMISTON, Ore.-- The Kennison Field renovation project at Hermiston High School is on track and promises to be one of the nicest sports fields in Oregon.
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Mon, 20 May 2013 21:30:00 EDT
Health Officials Asking Public to Report Dead Birds for West Nile Tracking
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Mon, 20 May 2013 21:22:00 EDT
Kids Eat Free With Nutrition Program Over Summer
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RICHLAND, Wash.- We know that kids who are in need are able to get free meals when they go to school, but a program over the summer also gives these students a safe place to eat.
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Mon, 20 May 2013 21:13:00 EDT
CPR: How You React...Life Or Death
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KENNEWICK, Wash.- When someone is unconscious, not breathing or has no pulse, the first moments could mean life or death.
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Mon, 20 May 2013 19:47:00 EDT
Governor Inslee Announces Tri-Cities Judicial Appointment
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Mon, 20 May 2013 19:44:00 EDT
Benton-Franklin Red Cross Rouge Royale Coming to Tri-Cities
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KENNEWICK, Wash. - Tickets are still available for one of the biggest fund raising events of the year for the Benton-Franklin Red Cross.
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Mon, 20 May 2013 19:41:00 EDT
Park Middle School Students Race Remote Controlled Boats
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It's a day students at Park Middle School in Kennewick look forward to all year.
Part of the courtyard is flooded and they get to race the remote controlled boats they've designed and built.
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Mon, 20 May 2013 17:58:00 EDT
County Auditors Draw Candidate Name Order
NBCRightNow.com - Auditors in counties, from across Washington state, have determined the order candidate names will appear on this year's election ballots.
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Mon, 20 May 2013 16:51:00 EDT
Richland Nurse Uses Therapy Dog to Treat Patients
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A local nurse practitioner in Richland is using a new method of therapy when it comes to treating his patients. This method however, has four legs and a tail.
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Mon, 20 May 2013 16:24:00 EDT
Umatilla Man Resists Arrest, Tasered Twice Before Arrest
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LA GRANDE, Ore. - A Umatilla man is in the Union County Jail after Oregon State Police say he aggressively resisted arrest.
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Mon, 20 May 2013 14:00:00 EDT
Irrigon Woman Jailed, Accused of Recklessly Killing Her Mother
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IRRIGON, Ore. - An Irrigon woman is in the Umatilla County Jail, accused of recklessly killing her dependent mother.
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Mon, 20 May 2013 13:57:00 EDT
Take 25 to Make Your Kids Safer
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Police want you to spend 25 minutes talking to your kids about staying safe.
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Mon, 20 May 2013 13:07:00 EDT
WSDOT Repairs on Blue Bridge Begin Tuesday
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The Washington State Department of Transportation will close the Lewis Street on-ramp to Highway 395 and the southbound right lane over the Blue Bridge on Tuesday morning for repairs.
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Mon, 20 May 2013 12:57:00 EDT
United to Restart Boeing 787 Flights
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Mon, 20 May 2013 12:48:00 EDT
Kennewick Police Offer Window Tinting Education Event
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The Kennewick Police Department is holding a free "Window Tinting Education Event" on Saturday to educate the public on the safety hazards of tinted windows.
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Mon, 20 May 2013 12:24:00 EDT
"Monty Python" Star Gives Commencement to Whitman Grads
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English entertainer and former Monty Python member Eric Idle delivered the commencement speech Sunday at Whitman College in Walla Walla.
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Mon, 20 May 2013 10:21:00 EDT
Deputies Arrest Two Men for Burglary, Fleeing to Grant County Airport
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Two men from Kennewick and Othello are in the Grant County Jail after deputies say they burglarized a home and fled onto airport property.
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Sun, 19 May 2013 22:54:00 EDT
Health Experts Warn Pet Owners To Get Pets Vaccinated from Rabies
A bat tested positive for rabies in Pasco last weekend and that has some health experts warning about pet vaccinations.
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Sun, 19 May 2013 21:49:00 EDT
Powerball: How Would You Spend it?
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KENNEWICK, Wash.- Your chances of winning the largest ever Powerball drawing were terribly low. But we wanted to find out how some people in the Tri-Cities would spend all of that dough.
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Sun, 19 May 2013 21:45:00 EDT
Taking Strides To Beat Cystic Fibrosis
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RICHLAND, Wash.- You may not hear about it very often, but cystic fibrosis affects a lot of people in our communities. In Richland Sunday, hundreds gathered for a walk to help fight the disease.
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Sun, 19 May 2013 21:37:00 EDT
Wendy's Gets New Machine, You Get Free Soda
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KENNEWICK, Wash.- Local Wendy's restaurants are giving away free sodas from their new soda machines.
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Thu, 16 May 2013 15:30:00 EDT
Kelli Jacobsen has a New Trial Date
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Thu, 16 May 2013 14:41:00 EDT
Stuart Defense Accuse Misconduct
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Attorneys representing a woman about to go on trial for murder accuse the Franklin County prosecutor and jail corrections officers of misconduct.
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Thu, 16 May 2013 09:18:00 EDT
Man Arrested After Car Chase Near Irrigon, Oregon
A man is in the Umatilla County Jail after leading deputies in a car chase and then trying to swim away.
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Thu, 16 May 2013 03:22:00 EDT
Tri-Cities Cancer Center Hosts Presentation to Help Inform People How to Leave Behind Their Legacy
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Wealth Management Specialist, Michael Pettyjohn with the Banker Boyer Bank in Kennewick spoke to a crowded room Wednesday at the Tri-Cities Cancer Center to inform people about living trusts and leaving behind a legacy.
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Thu, 16 May 2013 02:29:00 EDT
More Candidate Filings for Washington State Offices
There have been 1,893 approved candidate filings across the state as of Wednesday afternoon.
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Thu, 16 May 2013 01:52:00 EDT
Richland Nanny Back in Court on Thursday
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A Richland nanny accused of aggravated manslaughter will be back in court Thursday to get the ball rolling for a second trial.
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Sun, 19 May 2013 01:42:00 EDT
Burbank Woman Getting Closer to Answers in MIA Brother Case
A Burbank woman searching for her brother may be getting closer to some answers.
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Sat, 18 May 2013 22:45:00 EDT
Tr-City Businesses Rebuild For Humanity
KENNEWICK, Wash.- Saturday some Tri-Citians picked up their hammers and work gear and helped their neighbors out as part of Habitat for Humanity's 3rd annual Impact Day.
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Sat, 18 May 2013 22:43:00 EDT
Kennewick Police Looking for Fourth Suspect in Gang Stabbing
Kennewick Police arrested three men in their early 20's in connection with what is believed to be a gang-related stabbing.
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Sat, 18 May 2013 22:40:00 EDT
Richland Library Gets A Taste Of The East
RICHLAND, Wash.- Saturday, the Richland Public Library had a taste of the east. It was the 4th annual Asian Awareness Month Arts and Cultural Exhibition.
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Sat, 18 May 2013 22:38:00 EDT
Kennewick Kids Dig Some Rigs
KENNEWICK, Wash.- Down at Columbia park Saturday, you couldn't miss the giant machines along the river. Kids got to climb all over the rigs; they even got to ride in a giant monster truck.
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Sat, 18 May 2013 22:35:00 EDT
Richland Uptown Dog Walk Promotes Pet Adoption
RICHLAND, Wash.- Some pooches were on patrol today in Richland. At the Uptown Dog Walk, families were invited to bring sparky along for all dog- related fun.
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Sat, 18 May 2013 02:37:00 EDT
World Relief Tri-Cities: Saving Lives and Raising Funds to Help Assist Local Refugees
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People from all walks of life joined together Friday night at Kennewick First Presbyterian Church for the 3rd Annual Refugee Benefit Concert and Cultural Celebration to help raise housing funds for refugees.
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Sat, 18 May 2013 02:22:00 EDT
90 Potential Candidates File for Local Office in Benton County
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Candidate filing week is over, and it was a busy one for the Benton County Auditor's Office.
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Sat, 18 May 2013 01:37:00 EDT
2nd Harvest Receives $135,000 After Family Food Drive
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Thu, 16 May 2013 01:46:00 EDT
Richland Family Shares Story, Raising Awareness for Fragile X
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RICHLAND, Wash. - One Richland family is working to raise awareness about an inherited intellectual disability after finding out the syndrome hits close to home.
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Wed, 15 May 2013 21:39:00 EDT
Recreational Boating Fatalities at All-time Low
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KENNEWICK, Wash.-- A recent study shows that recreational boating fatalities are at an all-time low.
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Wed, 15 May 2013 21:38:00 EDT
McDonald's Employee Has Car Stolen, Suspected Thief Takes it in Drive-Thru
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KENNEWICK, Wash. - A Kennewick woman is behind bars after police say she stole a vehicle and may have stolen clothing from several department stores.
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Wed, 15 May 2013 21:31:00 EDT
Kennewick School District Invests in Security Lockdown System
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KENNEWICK, Wash.-- The Kennewick School District is stepping up their efforts when it comes to safety.
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Wed, 15 May 2013 21:22:00 EDT
Bat Bites Baby in Pasco, Being Treated for Rabies
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A word of warning from health officials after a bat tests positive for rabies in Pasco.
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Wed, 15 May 2013 21:13:00 EDT
New Cell Phone Repair Store in Kennewick
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There was a ribbon cutting today for a new cell phone repair store in Kennewick.
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Wed, 15 May 2013 20:56:00 EDT
West Richland Finance Department Upgrades Software
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Fiscal accountability. That's one of West Richland's focus areas and a new software upgrade will help them achieve that.
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Wed, 15 May 2013 20:47:00 EDT
Richland Police, CPS Looking Into Infant Skull Fracture Case
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Child Protective Services and the Richland Police Department are working together to determine how a six-month-old little girl suffered a skull fracture.
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Wed, 15 May 2013 16:01:00 EDT
Guard Plans Weekly Drone Flight in Pendleton
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PENDLETON, Ore. (AP) - The Oregon National Guard plans to fly drones over the Eastern Oregon Airport in Pendleton and nearby wheat fields once a week to train for aerial surveillance in combat.
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Wed, 15 May 2013 15:24:00 EDT
Ben Franklin Transit to Open New Bus Stop at Southridge Complex
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Ben Franklin Transit will add a new bus stop next week in an effort to meet the needs of the growing Southridge area.
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Wed, 15 May 2013 13:35:00 EDT
Pasco Police Still Looking for Attempted Robbery Suspect
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PASCO, Wash. - Pasco police are still looking for the man accused of trying to rob a bank on May 1st.
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Wed, 15 May 2013 12:23:00 EDT
Actors Needed for School Shooting Exercise
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The Zillah School District is looking for actors for an upcoming emergency drill to prepare educators and first responders for an active shooter event.
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Sat, 18 May 2013 01:16:00 EDT
More Hispanic Students Enrolling In College
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RICHLAND, Wash. - College enrollment is steadily increasing and for Hispanic high school graduates, more of them are giving college a shot.
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Fri, 17 May 2013 21:58:00 EDT
How Proposed Recreational Marijuana Regulations Affect The Tri-Cities
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KENNEWICK, Wash.- The state Liquor Control Board released their first draft of regulations for selling recreational marijuana, so we decided to take a closer look at some of the more interesting proposed rules.
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Fri, 17 May 2013 21:39:00 EDT
Biggest Loser Finalist to Run in Sage Rat Run in Prosser
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A reality TV star is in town this weekend to cheer on and support runners in the Sage Rat River Run in Prosser Saturday.
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Fri, 17 May 2013 21:29:00 EDT
Richland Music Students Get Graded By Royal Conservatory
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RICHLAND, Wash.- Music is something that almost anyone can enjoy. Some Tri-City students enjoy it so much that they want to be graded on it by the pros.
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Fri, 17 May 2013 21:24:00 EDT
Camp Patriot Donation Jar Stolen from Kennewick Ranch and Home
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Someone stole the tip jar from the Kennewick Ranch and Home coffee shop inside the store.
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Fri, 17 May 2013 21:00:00 EDT
Pasco Elementary Students Go Back in Time for the Day
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Mark Twain Elementary School hosted its 19th Annual Frontier Days on Friday.
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Fri, 17 May 2013 14:55:00 EDT
Brush Fire Sparks Near Richland Landfill
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RICHLAND, Wash. - Firefighters say it's unclear what started a brush fire near the Richland Landfill Friday morning.
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Fri, 17 May 2013 14:24:00 EDT
Tri-Tech Solar House Hits the Road to Pullman
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Fri, 17 May 2013 13:53:00 EDT
Bill Introduced to Legalize Med. Marijuana Retailers in Oregon
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Oregon legislators are considering a bill to legalize medical marijuana retailers.
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Fri, 17 May 2013 13:46:00 EDT
Monroe Prison Guard Killer Moved to Walla Walla
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Byron Scherf was sentenced to death for killing a corrections officer at the Washington state Reformatory
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Fri, 17 May 2013 13:42:00 EDT
Chinook Pass Reopens
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Crews opened Chinook Pass Friday morning and the Washington State Department of Transportation says drivers can make travel plans over State Route 410 this weekend.
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Fri, 17 May 2013 02:38:00 EDT
New Living Community in Kennewick Offers Stress-Free Lifestyle for People 55+
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A new community opens up this weekend in Kennewick, but you're only welcome to stay if you're 55 or older. Talk about a stress free lifestyle.
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Tue, 14 May 2013 23:26:00 EDT
Benton County Sheriff's Office Working on Volunteer Program
The Benton County Sheriff's Office is looking for new ways to stay connected with the community. Sheriff Steve Keane says they are working on getting a volunteer program up and running.
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Tue, 14 May 2013 21:41:00 EDT
Commissioners Approve New Mental Health Counselor for Benton Co. Jail
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KENNEWICK, Wash.-- Benton County commissioners are working to address inmate mental health issues at the jail and to do it cost effectively.
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Tue, 14 May 2013 21:23:00 EDT
Unmanned Aerial System Takes Flight at Pendleton Airport
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PENDLETON, Ore. - The first official launch of drones in eastern Oregon took place on Tuesday.
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Tue, 14 May 2013 21:01:00 EDT
Crews Repairing Bridge on Birch Road, North of Pasco
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PASCO, Wash. - Crews closed a portion of Birch Road Tuesday, just north of Pasco, to make emergency repairs on a small bridge.
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Tue, 14 May 2013 20:58:00 EDT
'Club 88' Musical Opening This Week at CBC in Pasco
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PASCO, Wash. - A new musical is set to open this week at CBC in Pasco but you have never seen this one before.
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Tue, 14 May 2013 20:38:00 EDT
Local Pharmacies Working to Fight Prescription Drug Fraud
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RICHLAND, Wash. - NBC Right Now is digging deeper into prescription drug fraud, a growing problem in the area.
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Fri, 17 May 2013 02:32:00 EDT
Kamiakin Students and Staff Celebrate at Block Party
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Kamiakin High School students, staff and community members soaked up the sun at their annual block party Thursday.
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Thu, 16 May 2013 22:08:00 EDT
Richland Florist Sues WA Attorney General's Office in Gay Wedding Case
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RICHLAND, Wash. (AP) - A florist who is the target of lawsuits for refusing to provide flowers for a same-sex wedding has filed her own lawsuit against the Washington Attorney General's Office.
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Thu, 16 May 2013 21:40:00 EDT
Employee at Kennewick Furniture Store Thwarts Burglary in Progress
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An attempted burglary at a Kennewick furniture store is thwarted by an employee.
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Thu, 16 May 2013 20:56:00 EDT
Bill to Preserve Historic Hanford B Reactor Clears Key Committee
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Thu, 16 May 2013 20:53:00 EDT
Ben Franklin Transit Unveils New All Electric Bus in Kennewick
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Ben Franklin Transit is taking a major step toward the future, unveiling a new all electric bus.
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Thu, 16 May 2013 20:50:00 EDT
Vit Plant May Avoid Furloughs
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Workers at Hanford's Vitrification Plant may avoid furloughs this summer.
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Thu, 16 May 2013 20:49:00 EDT
Feeding Families Food Drive Tosses Up $350+ With Salad Bar Fundraiser
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The Bechtel-URS Feeding Families Food Drive raised more than $350 in just one hour Thursday.
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Thu, 16 May 2013 19:38:00 EDT
Pasco Man Drives Into Kennewick Hotel, In Possession of Meth
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KENNEWICK, Wash. - A Pasco man faces charges after a close call outside a Kennewick hotel.
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Thu, 16 May 2013 19:33:00 EDT
McNary Dam Hosts Free Fishing Derby for Kids
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UMATILLA, Ore. - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is inviting young anglers to a free fishing derby at McNary Lock and Dam on Saturday, May 18th.
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Thu, 16 May 2013 16:59:00 EDT
Kennewick Police Looking for Man Who Violated Terms of Release
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KENNEWICK, Wash. - Kennewick police are looking for a man they say committed several crimes and then violated the terms of his release.
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Thu, 16 May 2013 15:30:00 EDT
Tri-City Regional SWAT Team Unveils New Robot
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KENNEWICK, Wash. - The Tri-City Regional SWAT Team will now be able to handle stressful situations more effectively thanks to a new piece of equipment.
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Tue, 9 Apr 2013 13:34:00 EDT
"The Rock" Wood-Fired Pizza is Coming to Kennewick
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Wed, 3 Apr 2013 06:11:00 EDT
New Yoke's Fresh Market Coming to Richland
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Site work has started on the five-acre lot off Keene Road in Richland where a new Yoke's Fresh Market will be built.
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Wed, 27 Mar 2013 14:42:00 EDT
New Space for Local Businesses Opens in Richland
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Construction is complete on developer Jack Grigsby's new 15,000 square foot retail center at 110 Gage Boulevard in south Richland.
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Tue, 26 Mar 2013 13:24:00 EDT
New Library Opens Next Month in W. Pasco
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Fri, 22 Mar 2013 21:22:00 EDT
McCurley Integrity Showdown Being Torn Down in Pasco
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Thu, 21 Mar 2013 06:10:00 EDT
Interactive Pottery Store Opens in Columbia Center Mall
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Everyone can get their art on at Polka Dot Pottery, one of the newest stores in Columbia Center Mall.
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Tue, 5 Mar 2013 14:11:00 EST
Granny's Buffet Reopens as Old Country Buffet
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Granny's Buffet on Canal Drive has re-branded itself into a second Old Country Buffet location in Kennewick.
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Wed, 20 Feb 2013 14:11:00 EST
Anderson Law Opens New Building on Clearwater Ave
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Wed, 13 Feb 2013 14:05:00 EST
Extreme Pita is Open in Kennewick
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A new Kennewick restaurant offers a healthy alternative to traditional fast food.
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Fri, 8 Feb 2013 14:28:00 EST
New Warehouse Space Available in North Richland
A new 20,000 square-foot warehouse in north Richland adds an efficient storage and warehouse option to the Hanford and Innovation District.
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Fri, 10 May 2013 21:32:00 EDT
Tri-Cities Cancer Center Hosting Sun Protection Presentation
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NBC Right Now - Summer weather has arrived a little early. and people are already pulling out the sun screen. The Tri-Cities Cancer Center is hosting a presentation next week on how to stay protected from the sun rays.
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Sat, 4 May 2013 01:21:00 EDT
Olympic Winner Appearing at Latino Business, Consumer, and Career Expo this Weekend
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PASCO, Wash. - A decorated Olympian will make a special appearance this weekend in Pasco at the Latino Business, Consumer, and Career Expo.
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Fri, 26 Apr 2013 21:48:00 EDT
Libraries in Tri-Cities and Yakima Celebrating Kid's Day This Weekend
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PASCO, Wash. - Moms and dads are not the only ones that have a holiday in their honor. This weekend, libraries in the Tri-Cities and Yakima will be celebrating kid's day.
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Mon, 22 Apr 2013 20:23:00 EDT
Tu Decides: U.S. Immigration Reform Bill Released
The senators known as the "Gang of Eight" released the full text of their immigration reform bill called the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act.
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Fri, 15 Mar 2013 21:41:00 EDT
Tri-Cities Encounter 2013 St. Patrick's Day Celebration
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KENNEWICK, Wash.-- This weekend St. Patrick Parish will be holding the Tri-Cities largest St. Patrick's day celebration.
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Fri, 8 Mar 2013 21:37:00 EST
Hispanic Academic Achievers Program Applications Due Soon
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Next week is the deadline for the scholarship applications for the Hispanic Academic Achievers Program.
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Fri, 1 Mar 2013 21:37:00 EST
2013 Pasco Baseball Little League Registration
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PASCO, Wash.-- Registration is now open for the 2013 Pasco Baseball Little League and is open to boys and girls who are 4-years-old through 12-years-old.
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Fri, 22 Feb 2013 21:51:00 EST
Tri-Cities Half Marathon This Saturday
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RICHLAND, Wash.-- Registration is still open for the second annual Tri-Cities Half Marathon that will take place this Saturday in Richland.
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Fri, 15 Feb 2013 21:41:00 EST
Latino Legislative Day
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Next month on March 15th, Washington state will celebrate the Latino Legislative Day in Olympia. Last year there were over 1,000 attendees.
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Mon, 11 Mar 2013 15:06:00 EDT
WA Boat Operators Required to Pass Test in 2013
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If you plan to man the helm this spring and summer, you may need to bring along a boater education card.
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